Month: April 2021

Hey guys!

The work continues. We are bringing back, for its seventh year, #TheSeason. We didn’t do these first year, but have ever since. It’s something nobody else does. We compile all season records and write a wrapup for each team. To get them completed more quickly, we are summarizing these a bit more than in seasons past.

Today, we are on the doorstep of closing out Round 3, with Suwannee.

SUWANNEE

You can see everything I have on the Bulldogs in 2020-21 here     –>  SUWANNEE

Win/loss record: 27-11 in dual meets reported to Matmen.

Season in a nutshell:

• 8th at Border Wars VIII, 12/4-5 (11 teams)
• 3-2 (3rd) at Dual in the Dunes, 12/12 (12 teams)
• 1A-Region 1 Duals qualifier, 12/17
• 5-1 (4th) at Yulee Duals, 12/18-19 (14 teams)
• 3-0 at Keystone Memorial Duals, 1/8
• 6th at Keystone Memorial IBT, 1/9 (20 teams)
• 7-2 (4th) at Falcon Duals, 1/15-16 (18 teams)
• 2-3 (7th) at Tiger Duals, 1/23 (10 teams)
• 5-3 (10th) at Flagler Rotary, 1/29-30 (17 teams)
• 2nd at Arnold IBT, 2/6 (12 teams)
• 4th at 1A-District 2, 2/20 (6 teams)
• 4th at 1A-Region 1, 2/26-27 (30 teams)
• 17th at 1A State, 3/5-6 (68 teams)

Projected key returners (10+ matches or post-season experience this past season) for 2021-22 (with year in school as of next season): Topher Pearson (sophomore, 20-16 at 106, district runnerup, region 3rd, 0-2 at states); Austin McKinney (sophomore, 51-12 at 120, district runnerup, region 3rd, state 6th); Brody Boehm (junior, 38-14 at 132, district runnerup, 1 match from states); Benjamin Lewis (sophomore, 3-8 at 132, did not compete in post-season traditionals); Tyson Musgrove (senior, 53-6 at 138, region champ, section runnerup, 1 match from state medal); Austin Howard (junior, 44-16 at 152, district champ, region 3rd, 1-2 at states); Ayden Kirby (junior, 26-26 at 160, district 3rd, 1-2 at regions); Dustin Wood (junior, 28-25 at 170, district 4th, 0-2 at regions); Larry Kinter (sophomore, 9-13 at 182, did not compete in post-season traditionals); Cayden Williams (senior, 7-7 at 285, did not compete in post-season traditionals).

Projected losses (10+ matches or post-season experience this past season) via graduation unless otherwise noted: Xander Kirkland (28-2 at 120, did not compete in post-season traditionals); Timothy Jolicoeur (44-12 at 126, district runnerup, region runnerup, state 5th); Caleb Parsons (36-18 at 145, district 3rd, region 3rd, 1 match from state medal); Blaine Howard (14-8 at 195, district 4th, 1 match from states).

2020-21 MVP: Timothy Jolicoeur

• 3-0 at Dual in the Dunes
• 5-1 at Yulee Duals
• 5-2 (4th) at Keystone Memorial
• 8-1 at Falcon Duals
• 4-1 at Tiger Duals
• 6-2 at Flagler Rotary
• 5-0 (1st) at Arnold IBT
• 7-4 in post-season series (see above)

2021-22 captain: Tyson Musgrove

• 3-1 (2nd) at Border Wars VIII
• 3-0 at Dual in the Dunes
• 6-0 at Yulee Duals
• 6-1 (3rd) at Keystone Memorial
• 9-0 at Falcon Duals
• 5-0 at Tiger Duals
• 7-1 at Flagler Rotary
• 5-0 (1st) at Arnold IBT
• 7-3 in post-season series (see above)

Zander Laurin Warrior: Ayden Kirby

• After slow start (2-3 at Border Wars), got record up to 12-7 during Keystone Memorial, competing mostly at 145
• In January, Kirby began primarily appearing two weights up in lineup to help the team and fill an open weight class
• In final week of season, in dual against a rival, he went back to 145, then bounced back up to 160 for post-season series, to help the team again

Hey guys!

The work continues. We are bringing back, for its seventh year, #TheSeason. We didn’t do these first year, but have ever since. It’s something nobody else does. We compile all season records and write a wrapup for each team. To get them completed more quickly, we are summarizing these a bit more than in seasons past.

Today, we are closing in on closing out Round 3, with Arnold.

ARNOLD

You can see everything I have on the Marlins in 2020-21 here –>  ARNOLD

Win/loss record: 7-8 in dual meets reported to Matmen.

Season in a nutshell:

• 10th at Border Wars VIII, 12/4-5 (11 teams)
• 2-1 (did not advance) at 1A-District 1 Duals, 12/18 (8 teams)
• 5th at Scott Simpson, 12/19 (9 teams)
• 4-6 (7th) at The Bash, 1/2 (11 teams)
• 8th at Arnold Holiday, 1/18 (11 teams)
• 13th at 2nd Annual George Mulligan Memorial, 1/22-23 (18 teams)
• 6th at Arnold IBT, 2/6 (12 teams)
• 7th at Gator Brawl, 2/13 (9 teams)
• 4th at 1A-District 1, 2/18 (8 teams)
• T-10th at Girls’State, 2/19-20 (116 teams)
• 22nd at 1A-Region 1, 2/26-27 (30 teams)
• T-61st at 1A State, 3/5-6 (68 teams)

Projected key returners (10+ matches or post-season experience this past season) for 2021-22 (with year in school as of next season): Valorie Solorio (sophomore, 39-7 at 100/106, district champ, girls’ state 4th, did not compete at regions-injured); Lucas Biddle (junior, 36-13 at 120, district champ, region 4th, 0-2 at states); Konstantin Lekov (junior, 6-7 at 120, did not compete in post-season traditionals); Porter Beach (senior, 9-13 at 132, 0-2 at districts); Henlee Haynes (junior, 15-17 at 182, district 4th, girls’ state runnerup, 0-2 at regions); Tyler Lewis (senior, 26-10 at 195, district runnerup, 1-2 at regions).

Projected losses (10+ matches or post-season experience this past season) via graduation unless otherwise noted: Trevyn Slik (20-25 at 138, district 4th, 0-2 at regions); Tanner Lewis (27-16 at 220, district 3rd, 0-1 at regions-injured).

2020-21 MVP: Valorie Solorio

• 3-2 (4th) at Border Wars VIII
• 3-0 at 1A-District 1 Duals
• 4-0 (1st) at Scott Simpson
• 8-2 at The Bash
• 4-0 (1st) at Arnold Holiday
• 2-1 (2nd) at 2nd Annual George Mulligan Memorial
• 3-0 (1st) at Arnold IBT
• 5-0 (1st) at Gator Brawl
• 6-2 in post-season series (including girls)
• Were it not for injury, would likely have been first north Florida girl to qualify for FHSAA state tournament

2021-22 captain: Lucas Biddle

• 3-2 (5th) at Border Wars VIII
• 3-0 at 1A-District 1 Duals
• 2-1 (2nd) at Scott Simpson
• 6-4 at The Bash
• 5-0 (1st) at Arnold Holiday
• 3-2 (5th) at 2nd Annual George Mulligan Memorial
• 5-0 (1st) at Arnold IBT
• 7-4 in post-season series (see above)

Zander Laurin Warrior: Henlee Haynes

• Got out to 1-4 start at Border Wars, but then rallied to 9-9 during The Bash
• Missed both January tournaments post-The Bash, and was injured again at Arnold IBT
• Rallied to get enough done to qualify for regions in boys’ series and reached her second girls’ state finals match, with three pins prior to final

Hey guys!

The work continues. We are bringing back, for its seventh year, #TheSeason. We didn’t do these first year, but have ever since. It’s something nobody else does. We compile all season records and write a wrapup for each team. To get them completed more quickly, we are summarizing these a bit more than in seasons past.

Today, we are back on the downhill side of Round 3, with DeLand.

DELAND

You can see everything I have on the Bulldogs in 2020-21 here     –>  DELAND

Win/loss record: 10-12 in dual meets reported to Matmen. We were missing several duals results — all of their Showdown duals at Oviedo, three of their five in their home duals tournament, and then two sets of tri-meets/quads in late January/early February. Hopefully we do better next season.

Season in a nutshell:

• 17th at Lady Clash of Titans, 12/4 (22 teams)
• 7th at Clash of Titans, 12/5 (15 teams)
• 3-1 (2nd) at Deltona Duals, 12/12 (5 teams)
• 12th at 47th Annual Bill Scott Memorial, 12/19 (19 teams)
• 2-2 (3rd) at 3A-District 2 Duals, 12/8 & 1/5 (5 teams)
• 2-7 (13th overall) at Flagler Rotary, 1/29-30 (17 teams)
• 5th at Bi-County Championship, 2/6 (9 teams)
• T-57th at Girls’ State, 2/19-20 (118 teams)
• 4th at 3A-District 2, 2/19 (7 teams)
• 31st at 3A-Region 1, 2/26-27 (31 teams)

Projected key returners (10+ matches or post-season experience this past season) for 2021-22 (with year in school as of next season): Felix Rivera (junior, 21-12 at 106, district 4th, 1-2 at regions); Phoenix Krauth (junior, 23-13 at 113, district 3rd, did not compete at regions); Rhett Roberts (senior, 14-17 at 120, district 6th); Naobi Lagos (junior, 3-2* at 122, 3-2 at girls’ state); Kellen Chapman (junior, 27-18 at 126, district runnerup, did not compete at regions); Devon Heil (junior, 6-5* at 126/132, did not compete in post-season traditionals); Michael Danielson (junior, 4-7* at 132, did not compete in post-season traditionals); Lane Wishart (senior, 20-16 at 138, district runnerup, did not compete at regions); Zane Canada (junior, 4-13* at 138, did not compete in post-season traditionals); Noah Falk (senior, 6-14 at 145, 0-2 at districts); Dylan Lambert (sophomore, 5-10* at 145, did not compete in post-season traditionals); Paul Derosby (senior, 11-11 at 152, district 4th, 0-2 at regions); Gavin Rodriguez-Cayro (junior, 32-13 at 170, district runnerup, did not compete at regions); Isaiah Swint (junior, 7-21 at 182, district 6th); Andrew Knowles (senior, 23-20 at 195, district 3rd, did not compete at regions); Preston Long (senior, 21-17 at 220, district 5th).

Projected losses (10+ matches or post-season experience this past season) via graduation unless otherwise noted: Jacob Thompson (1-10* at 152, did not compete in post-season traditionals); Bryce Minsky (23-15 at 160, district 3rd, 0-2 at regions); Asa Policke (8-4* at 220/285, did not compete in post-season traditionals); Dalen Burns (9-4* at 285, did not compete in post-season traditionals).

* — records indicate incompleteness due to missing results

2020-21 MVP: Bryce Minsky

• 1-2 at Clash of Titans
• 1-3 at 3A-District 2 Duals
• 7-2 at Flagler Rotary
• 2-1 (3rd) at Bi-County
• 2-3 in post-season series (see above)

2021-22 captain: Felix Rivera

• 2-2 (4th) at Clash of Titans
• 1-2 at 3A-District 2 Duals
• 3-1 (3rd) at Bi-County
• 1-4 in post-season series (see above)

Zander Laurin Warrior: Isaiah Swint

• After 0-4 start, won five of his next eight matches that were recorded with us
• From Oviedo onward, hit some snags, with just three wins (at least two by forfeit), down the stretch
• Nevertheless, kept on battling, even taking a shot at wrestling for fifth at districts to help team score points and maybe have a shot at regions

Hey guys!

The work continues. We are bringing back, for its seventh year, #TheSeason. We didn’t do these first year, but have ever since. It’s something nobody else does. We compile all season records and write a wrapup for each team. To get them completed more quickly, we are summarizing these a bit more than in seasons past.

Today, we are on the downhill side of Round 3, with Mandarin.

MANDARIN

You can see everything I have on the Mustangs in 2020-21 here    –>  MANDARIN

Win/loss record: 6-3 in dual meets reported to Matmen.

Season in a nutshell:

• 1-1 at Keystone Memorial Duals, 1/8
• 12th at Keystone Memorial IBT, 1/9 (20 teams)
• 2nd at Gateway Conference, 1/29-30 (15 teams)
• 3-1 (2nd) at Parker Rumble, 2/12 (6 teams)
• 4th at 3A-District 1 Traditional, 2/20 (8 teams)
• 11th at 3A-Region 1 Traditional, 2/26-27 (30 teams)
• T-24th at 3A State Traditional, 3/5-6 (64 teams)

Projected key returners (10+ matches or post-season experience this past season) for 2021-22 (with year in school as of next season): Logan Emanuel (sophomore, 6-6 at 106, district 4th, 2-2 at regions); Da’mon Teague (junior, 8-5 at 120, district 4th, 2-2 at regions); Jameel Smith (senior, 25-5 at 132, district champ, region runnerup, state 6th); Ashton White (sophomore, 8-5 at 145, district runnerup, 0-2 at regions); Adrian Rodriguez (junior, 4-4 at 160, district 5th); Tony Carter (senior, 21-5 at 182, district runnerup, region 3rd, state 4th); Jaelen Simmons (junior, 10-8 at 195, district 4th, 2-2 at regions).

Projected losses (10+ matches or post-season experience this past season) via graduation unless otherwise noted: Nathan Bremer (17-6 at 113, district runnerup, 1 match from states); Ethan Harvey (12-10 at 126, district 4th, 1-2 at regions); Xaine Evans (7-14 at 152, district 4th, 0-2 at regions); Andres Rodriguez (16-9 at 285, district 4th, region 4th, 0-2 at states).

2020-21 MVP: Tony Carter

• 4-1 (3rd) at Keystone Memorial
• 4-0 at Parker Rumble
• 10-4 in post-season series (see above)

2021-22 captain: Jameel Smith

• 5-1 (2nd) at Keystone Memorial
• 4-0 (1st) at Gateway Conference
• 4-0 at Parker Rumble
• 10-4 in post-season series (see above)

Zander Laurin Warrior: Andres Rodriguez

• Due to schedule, had to wait until mid-January to get matches; first-year starter as a senior
• Won four matches by fall at Gateway to place 3rd in only full regular-season tournament
• Rallied from opening-round loss by injury default at regions with four pins to qualify for states at 285

Hey guys!

The work continues. We are bringing back, for its seventh year, #TheSeason. We didn’t do these first year, but have ever since. It’s something nobody else does. We compile all season records and write a wrapup for each team. To get them completed more quickly, we are summarizing these a bit more than in seasons past.

Today, we are halfway done through Round 3, with Belleview.

BELLEVIEW

You can see everything I have on the Diamondbacks in 2020-21 here –>  BELLEVIEW

Win/loss record: 9-5 in dual meets reported to Matmen. We did not receive Belleview’s duals from its season-ending tournament at Villages, and it appears we were missing a tri-meet of some sort in January as well.

Season in a nutshell:

• 1st at Amanda St John Memorial, 12/19 (9 teams)
• Competed at Bobcat Roundrobin, 1/2 (12 teams)
• 2-2 (4th) at 2A-District 4 Duals, 1/9 (7 teams)
• 3-2 (4th) at Trojan Invitational, 1/16 (10 teams)
• 9th at Clay Rotary, 2/5-6 (20 teams)
• 3-0 (1st) at MCIAC Duals, 2/10 (4 teams)
• 4th at 2A-District 4, 2/17 (7 teams)
• T-13th at 2A-Region 1, 2/26-27 (30 teams)
• 54th at 2A State, 3/5-6 (68 teams)

Projected key returners (10+ matches or post-season experience this past season) for 2021-22 (with year in school as of next season): Caleb Mullinix (junior, 7-7* at 106, did not compete in post-season traditionals); Zackery Young (junior, 29-16 at 113, district 4th, 0-2 at regions); Mark Willis (senior, 27-7 at 120, district 5th); Andrew Davis (junior, 36-9 at 138, district champ, region runnerup, 1-2 at states); Zack McLaughlin (junior, 24-15 at 145, district 4th, 0-2 at regions); Zander Roloff (senior, 8-11* at 152, did not compete in post-season traditionals); Cornelius Bentley-Greene (junior, 18-19 at 160, district 4th, 1-2 at regions); Eric McLaughlin (junior, 15-8* at 170, district runnerup, 1-2 at regions); Titus Bailey (senior, 6-13* at 182, did not compete in post-season traditionals); Andrew Dunn (junior, 28-7 at 220, district 3rd, 1-2 at regions).

The asterisks reflect partial season records due to records that could not be fully verified

Projected losses (10+ matches or post-season experience this past season) via graduation unless otherwise noted: Gage Alberty (24-12 at 126, district 3rd, 2-2 at regions); Morgan Cole (30-14 at 132, district runnerup, 1 match from states); Nathan Halstead (23-14 at 195, district 3rd, 1-2 at regions).

2020-21 MVP: Andrew Davis

• 5-0 (1st) at St John Memorial
• 2-2 (7th) at Bobcat Roundrobin
• 3-1 at 2A-District 4 Duals
• 4-1 at Trojan Invitational
• 4-2 (4th) at Clay Rotary
• 3-0 at MCIAC Duals
• 6-3 in post-season series (see above)

2021-22 captain: Andrew Dunn

• 3-1 (2nd) at St John Memorial
• 4-0 at 2A-District 4 Duals
• 4-1 at Trojan Invitational
• 1-2 at Clay Rotary
• 3-0 at MCIAC Duals
• 4-3 in post-season series (see above)

Zander Laurin Warrior: Gage Alberty

• Was second at St John Memorial and competed in Bobcat Roundrobin in a crowded weight class on the Belleview roster
• Moved up to 126 after not competing at district duals
• Was 18-8 at 126, with 5-0 day at Trojan Invite and 3-0 day at conference duals, and was a Saturday qualifier at regions

Hey guys!

The work continues. We are bringing back, for its seventh year, #TheSeason. We didn’t do these first year, but have ever since. It’s something nobody else does. We compile all season records and write a wrapup for each team. To get them completed more quickly, we are summarizing these a bit more than in seasons past.

Today, we are nearly halfway done through Round 3, with Robert E Lee.

ROBERT E LEE

You can see everything I have on the Generals in 2020-21 here     –> ROBERT E LEE

Win/loss record: 6-5 in dual meets reported to Matmen.

Season in a nutshell:

• 1-1 (T-3rd) at 2A-District 3 Duals, 1/2 (8 teams)
• 2nd at USMC Challenge, 1/9 (11 teams)
• 5th at Wolfpack Challenge, 1/23 (13 teams)
• 4th at Gateway Conference, 1/29-30 (15 teams)
• T-14th at Clay Rotary, 2/5-6 (20 teams)
• 4th at 2A-District 3, 2/20 (8 teams)
• 16th at 2A-Region 1, 2/26-27 (30 teams)
• T-26th at 2A State, 3/5-6 (68 teams)

Projected key returners (10+ matches or post-season experience this past season) for 2021-22 (with year in school as of next season): Ricky Hicks (junior, 7-4 at 113, did not compete in post-season traditionals); Caron Rose (sophomore, 5-18 at 132, district 6th); Gerard Kennedy (senior, 6-7 at 138/145, did not compete in post-season traditionals); Thomas Jones (junior, 12-10 at 285, district 4th, 0-2 at regions).

Projected losses (10+ matches or post-season experience this past season) via graduation unless otherwise noted: Jamal Burkes (22-5 at 120, region champ, 1-2 at regions); Alexa Dramis (3-11 at 126, district 5th); Ty’Juan Jones (13-10 at 145, district runnerup, 2-2 at regions); Ahmahd Denmark (28-2 at 160, district champ, region champ, state 3rd); Jeremy Porter (12-4 at 195, district 3rd, did not compete at regions); Craig Harper (15-9 at 220, district runnerup, 1 match from states).

2020-21 MVP: Ahmahd Denmark

• 2-0 at 2A-District 3 Duals
• 2-0 (1st) at USMC Challenge
• 3-0 (1st) at Wolfpack Challenge
• 3-0 (1st) at Gateway Conference
• 3-1 (2nd) at Clay Rotary
• 10-1 in post-season series (see above)

2021-22 captain: Thomas Jones

• 1-0 at 2A-District 3 Duals
• 2-2 at USMC Challenge
• 3-2 (4th) at Gateway Conference
• 2-4 in post-season series (see above)

Zander Laurin Warrior: Craig Harper

• Was a finalist in three tournaments (Wolfpack Challenge, Gateway and districts)
• Did win one regular-season tournament, going 3-0 and pinning his way through USMC Challenge at home
• At regions, got as close as one could to states without advancing, falling in ultimate-tiebreaker rideout to eventual fourth-place state finisher

Hey guys!

The work continues. We are bringing back, for its seventh year, #TheSeason. We didn’t do these first year, but have ever since. It’s something nobody else does. We compile all season records and write a wrapup for each team. To get them completed more quickly, we are summarizing these a bit more than in seasons past.

Today, we are now a third of the way through Round 3, with Mosley.

MOSLEY

You can see everything I have on the Dolphins in 2020-21 here     –>  MOSLEY

Win/loss record: 7-7 in dual meets reported to Matmen.

Season in a nutshell:

• 7th at Border Wars VIII, 12/4-5 (11 teams)
• 2nd at Capital City Classic, 12/11-12 (5 teams)
• 2-3 (4th) at 2A-District 2 Duals, 12/19 (6 teams)
• T-34th at Knockout Christmas Classic, 12/28-29 (52 teams)
• 1-2 at Keystone Memorial Duals, 1/8
• 9th at Keystone Memorial IBT, 1/9 (20 teams)
• 2nd at Westside Roundrobin, 1/16 (11 teams)
• 1st at Arnold Holiday, 1/18 (11 teams)
• 3rd at 2nd Annual George Mulligan Memorial, 1/22-23 (18 teams)
• 3-2 (4th) at MyHOUSE Big Bend Invitational, 1/30 (10 teams)
• 6th at Clay Rotary, 2/5-6 (20 teams)
• 4th at 2A-District 2, 2/20 (8 teams)
• 10th at 2A-Region 1, 2/26-27 (30 teams)
• T-21st at 2A State, 3/5-6 (68 teams)

Projected key returners (10+ matches or post-season experience this past season) for 2021-22 (with year in school as of next season): Derrick Williams (sophomore, 36-16 at 106, district 3rd, 2-0 at regions); Calvin Williams (senior, 37-11 at 113, district 3rd, 2-0 at regions); Cole Bell (senior, 5-8 at 113/120, did not compete in post-season traditionals); Darius Mailhot (junior, 25-25 at 126, district 3rd, 1-2 at regions); Bradley Pennington (junior, 4-9 at 126-132, did not compete in post-season traditionals); Nick Hejke (senior, 51-8 at 145, district champ, region runnerup, state 5th); Izaiah Williams (sophomore, 3-15 at 145, did not compete in post-season traditionals); Peyton LaFountain (senior, 23-20 at 152, did not compete in post-season traditionals); Dalton Kovacs (junior, 29-19 at 182, district runnerup, 2-2 at regions); Robert Wills (senior, 31-18 at 285, district 4th, region 4th, 0-2 at states).

Projected losses (10+ matches or post-season experience this past season) via graduation unless otherwise noted: Nick Kendrick (29-13 at 152, district champ, region 4th, 1 match from state medal); Sam Weller (6-7 at 152/160, did not compete in post-season traditionals); Noe Pena (15-5 at 160, did not compete in post-season traditionals); Kaydon Lester (38-13 at 170, district 3rd, 1 match from states); .

2020-21 MVP: Nick Hejke

• 4-1 (2nd) at Border Wars VIII
• 5-0 (1st) at Capital City Classic
• 4-0 at 2A-District 2 Duals
• 2-2 at Knockout Christmas Classic
• 5-1 (2nd) at Keystone Memorial
• 4-0 (1st) at Westside Roundrobin
• 5-0 (1st) at Arnold Holiday
• 5-0 (1st) at 2nd Annual George Mulligan Memorial
• 4-1 at MyHOUSE Invitational
• 4-0 (1st) at Clay Rotary
• 9-3 in post-season series (see above)

2021-22 captain: Calvin Williams

• 4-1 (3rd) at Border Wars VIII
• 3-1 (2nd) at Capital City Classic
• 4-1 at 2A-District 2 Duals
• 2-2 at Knockout Christmas Classic
• 4-3 at Keystone Memorial
• 3-0 (1st) at Westside Roundrobin
• 4-1 (2nd) at Arnold Holiday
• 3-0 (1st) at 2nd Annual George Mulligan Memorial
• 5-0 at MyHOUSE Invitational
• 2-1 at Clay Rotary
• 3-1 in post-season series (see above)

Zander Laurin Warrior: Robert Wills

• Won two regular-season tournament titles at Capital City and George Mulligan
• Struggled in early part of post-season series, 4th at districts and lost first round match at regions
• Won four matches on the back to clinch spot in state tournament